Looking for advise on a new rhib

[neo]

Hi guys i will be looking to buy a new bigger, more stable rhib this summer. If i was to spend around £10,000 but could push it up to £15,000 if needed would i be able to get a good decent rhib (i am looking more to a humber) with a minimum of 5 mtr in length and a minimum of an 80hp both with decent age.
Would i be on the right track with these figures ? and what i am after ??

[jeffstevens763@g]

if you fancy a humber try them at ribworld see if they have anything coming in

[neo]

yes i am just looking through retail companies now pal i will have a look at that company now cheers buddy

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by neo

yes i am just looking through retail companies now pal i will have a look at that company now cheers buddy

not a humber just seen this seems cheep

Avon 620 RIB Suzuki DF140 Outboard and Snipe Trailer | eBay

[neo]

yes i have seen this i have been looking at it for a while and seen it selling at just over £10,000 in other places and also on Ebay and yes i have seen this add at this price and wondered what was going on (the chance would be a fine thing at that price)

[chipko]

Would imagine £15000 could get you a very nice nearly new rig.
We recently upgraded to an all new XS 500, 60hp motor, trailer and a few extras for quite a bit less than your upper budget. We did take advantage of slack factory time over early winter for the build when there is a chance for a small saving. Very pleased so far.

[neo]

I am just looking at a yellow humber assault 5mtr with a 75hp on it arse end from rib world for £12,600 (without trailer)but it only has a single seat but i can add additional seat can i not ?

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by chipko

Would imagine £15000 could get you a very nice nearly new rig.
We recently upgraded to an all new XS 500, 60hp motor, trailer and a few extras for quite a bit less than your upper budget. We did take advantage of slack factory time over early winter for the build when there is a chance for a small saving. Very pleased so far.

is that the one barnet marine are selling on ebay chipko very nice if it is
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-XS460-...p2056016.l4276

[chipko]

Jeff,
Not that one but very similar.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by chipko

Jeff,
Not that one but very similar.
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lovely mate nice size i ve been on one a few years ago very well made and capable enjoy

[Ribsalt]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

not a humber just seen this seems cheep

Avon 620 RIB Suzuki DF140 Outboard and Snipe Trailer | eBay

Check out the eBay recent feedback on this seller and scroll down, far from a glowing review!!! Price looks to good to be true, I maybe wrong.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by neo

I am just looking at a yellow humber assault 5mtr with a 75hp on it arse end from rib world for £12,600 (without trailer)but it only has a single seat but i can add additional seat can i not ?

thats going to push up to your £15,000 ish if you have the dosh try them out what can you make for that price new

[neo]

Thats a nice boat i would be defo looking to add another 2 seats for the kids (the missus can sit on the engine lol) my uses would be days out with family and friends but mainly fishing for myself, how do you launch yours ? from a slip or through the surf ??

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Ribsalt

Check out the eBay recent feedback on this seller and scroll down, far from a glowing review!!! Price looks to good to be true, I maybe wrong.

didnt go into it but the price is too low IMO thats why i said seems cheep you carnt be too careful

[neo]

yes it would be all up front jeff and would approach them with a view to have that knocked down but at the min i am defo just finding my feet doing the research before i jump in and spend that kind of money i know its bad timing for me as its coming up to the season

[neo]

yes ribsalt i just looked at the reviews Avoid is not a good sign in a review

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by neo

yes it would be all up front jeff and would approach them with a view to have that knocked down but at the min i am defo just finding my feet doing the research before i jump in and spend that kind of money i know its bad timing for me as its coming up to the season

your right its big dosh for most and it needs a good coat of looking at before you jump you have a boat for this season so no sweat there bide your time make enquiries get some prices & spec's then next winter make your move would be my advice, consider your seating though they soon take up all your deck space in a small rib two seat jockey helm and rear bench seat are a nice compromise IMO leaving some deck space to fish. i had 4 jockeys in my boat to start just me and the wife when it got rough just me like being on a bus on your own ended up taking two out a lot better then. OMO of course.

[neo]

Yes jeff you are totally right about the waiting game to make the move but i am male (can we wait for new toys) but one thing is for sure there will be a good few month before buying one so when it comes down to it i will probs end up doing that and yes i can see what you mean about that many seats i would like atleast seating for me and another 2 and if more come out with me theres plenty of deck space topull up a pew lol. another thing would be how easy would it be for me by myself to launch a 5 mtr in to the surf ?

[jeffstevens763@g]

well i never launched in the surf with the rib we use to do it every week up at redcar with 4 m inflateables and its no fun you have to be with it keeping it bow out plenty of help [4 men we had] but the worsed bit is getting it back on the trailer if it gets swamped its game over it will get damaged and your pride and joy will look sh--e in a few months dragging it back on the trailer through the sand. my advice slip it every time full control you get everone aboard in controlled conditions they are big heavy things rolling around in surf near kids & the wife and thats the other big thing if the family see the danger they wont want to come and that will spoil it big style for you and them. sorry for the negative but talking from expearince when we learnt the hard way.
launching on a slip on your own roller trailer a piece of p-ss make sure you have a bit of keel guard fitted to the bow at the keel so you can pull the boat to the concrete to rest it whilst you take the car away.

[neo]

no no no the negativity is awesome my friend its just what i need but yes its things like this i did not see And is that right what you said you launch at redcar ??